An introductory course covering the development of public lands in the U.S., the various agencies controlling these lands, multi-use doctrine, wilderness, public services provided in parks, and the various roles of the park ranger in different settings. Career planning and park ranger responsibilities will be discussed, such as law enforcement, natural resource management, protection, and interpretation, such

as geologic, biologic, and historic or cultural resources. Visitor services, emergency response, management, and training are also covered.